Lawyer Referral Services
If you are a victim or survivor of abuse, you may want to ask the Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service whether or not they screen for lawyers who are experienced in handling domestic violence cases. For a suggested list of questions to ask regarding the lawyer’s fees and experience when interviewing an attorney, go to our Choosing and Working with a Lawyer page.
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The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service (Statewide)
Phone 2: (850) 561-5775 (Private Referral Services)
URL: https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/
The Florida Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) provides referrals to attorneys who will conduct an initial 30-minute consultation for no more than $25. LRS also has established low-fee Elderly Law, AIDS Law and Disability Law panels for clients in need.
Broward
Broward County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: https://www.browardbar.org/lawyer-referral-and-information-service/
The Broward County Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a $50 dollar non-refundable fee. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. BCBA serves Broward County.
Collier
Collier County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Fax: (239) 775-5858
URL: http://www.colliercountybar.org/?12
Email: lrs@colliercountybar.org
Collier County Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The CCBA serves Collier County.
Duval
Jacksonville Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Fax: (904) 399-4854
URL: https://www.jaxbar.org/public-resources/lawyer-referral-services/
Email: jba@jaxbar.org
The Jacksonville Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The JBA serves Baker, Clay, Nassau, and Duval Counties.
Escambia
Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: https://www.esrba.com/for-the-public/lawyer-referral-service/
The Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation for a minimal fee. The ESRBA serves Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: https://hillsbar.site-ym.com/?LRIS
Email: lris@hillsbar.com
The Hillsborough County Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The HCBA serves Hillsborough County.
Lee
Lee County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: https://leebar.community.lawyer/
Email: lrs@leebar.org
The Lee County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service provides referrals to private attorneys. The Lee County Bar Association charges a $50 dollar non-refundable fee for the LRS. After payment has been processed, clients are put into contact with a private attorney who best fits their legal needs for a 30-minute initial consultation. LCBA serves Lee County.
Leon
Tallahassee Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: https://tallahasseebar.org/lawyer-referral-service/
The Tallahassee Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a fee of no-more than $25 dollars. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The TBA Lawyer Referral Service serves Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla, Gadsden, Liberty, and Franklin Counties.
Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: https://www.miamidadebar.org/lawyer-referral-service/
Email: info@miamidadebar.org
The Miami-Dade Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRS matches people to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The DCBA serves Miami-Dade County.
Orange
Orange County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Fax: (407) 843-3470
URL: https://orangecountybar.community.lawyer/
The Orange County Bar Association provides referrals for private attorneys for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRS matches clients with an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. Services are available in English and Spanish. OCBA serves Orange County.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Phone 2: (561) 451-3256 (Boca & Delray)
URL: https://www.palmbeachbar.org/lawyer-referral-service/
Email: info@palmbeachbar.org
The Palm Beach County Bar Association provides Lawyer Referral and Information Services (LRIS) for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRIS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The PBCBA serves Palm Beach County.
Pinellas
Clearwater Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
URL: http://www.clearwaterbar.org/page/LRS
The Clearwater Bar Association provides referrals to private attorneys for a $50 non-refundable fee. The LRS matches clients to an attorney who best fits their legal needs for an initial 30-minute consultation. The CBA serves north Pinellas County.